Investigating Corrosion Behavior of Hard Coatings of Iron-base Electrodes Containing Carbide Elements by J. Etemadzadeh, T. Ahmadi, P. Basir, M.R. Khanzadeh

“…In this research, using the manual shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, a wear-resistant layer was created by AMA1600v, AMA1622v, and AMA1623v hard coating electrodes on the St37 carbon mild steel, and the effect of the number of welding passes on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the coatings was evaluated. …”
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A comprehensive investigation of the reaction behaviorial features of coke with different CRIs in the simulated cohesive zone of a blast furnace. by Qing Q Lv, Yong S Tian, Jun L Zhou, Hua W Ren, Guang H Wang

“…In this work, low-CRI coke (coke A) and high-CRI coke (coke B) were charged into a thermogravimetric analyzer to separately study their microstructural changes, gasification characteristics, and reaction mechanism under simulated cohesive zone conditions in a blast furnace. …”
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An analytical review on interfacial reactions in high-temperature die-attach: the insights into the effect of surface metallization and filler materials by Liu Canyu, Liu Changqing

“…With the emergence of high-temperature filler materials, distinctive features in interfacial interactions and microstructural evolution arise, necessitating detailed examination to select suitable surface finishes based on the filler metals and specific applications. …”
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Sensors on Textile Fibres Based on Ag/a-C:H:O Nanocomposite Coatings by Martin Drabik, Nina Vogel-Schäuble, Manfred Heuberger, Dirk Hegemann, Hynek Biederman

“…Furthermore, the film microstructure is characterized by transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction analysis. …”
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From deformation twinning to α'' martensitic transformation in deforming Ti–12Mo alloy with increasing grain size by Y. Wu, L.Y. Chen, Z. Liu, P. Chen, C.Y. Wang, B. Tang, H.C. Kou, J.S. Li

“…The corresponding mechanical properties and deformation products are systematically investigated by coupling mechanical evaluation methods and microstructure characterization techniques. …”
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Enhancement of wear resistance in TC6 titanium alloy through a combined treatment of laser shock peening and nitrogen ion implantation at 300 °C by Yuliang Li, Xiaoqing Liang, Zhenyang Cao, Huailin Zhang, Mo Lang, Cenchao Xie, Sihai Luo, Weifeng He

“…The effects of this combined treatment on the microstructure, surface mechanical properties, and tribological behaviors of TC6 were evaluated. …”
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Comparing the Drying Characteristics, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidant Characterization of <i>Panax quinquefolium</i> L. Treated by Different Processing Techniques by Meng Li, Shuang Liu, Zhenqiang Wang, Feng Liu, Hongjing Dong, Xuguang Qiao, Xiao Wang

“…However, there is a relative paucity of research on the comprehensive evaluation of different processing techniques of AG. …”
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Development and characterization of amaranth protein-based edible films incorporating Satureja khuzestanica essential oil by Elahe Khalili, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Saeedeh Shojaee-Aliabadi, Nabi Shariatifar, Ramin Aslani, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to examine the microstructure of the developed films, and results showed that increasing essential oil concentration formed more porosity in the film structure, making the film rougher. …”
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Analysis of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Self-Sensing Cement Composite with Carbon Microfiber by Stephanie Cucolo Marçula, João Batista Lamari Palma e Silva, Camila Tiemi Ozaki e Silva, Rosa Cristina Cecche Lintz, Luísa Andréia Gachet

“…Self-sensing cementitious composites have attracted significant attention in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) due to their semiconductive and piezoresistive properties, achieved through incorporations conductive fillers such as graphite powder and carbon microfibers. This study evaluated cementitious composites with 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, and 1% of carbon microfibers by mass, analyzing their mechanical, electrical, and microstructural properties. …”
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An overview of RE-Mg-based alloys for hydrogen storage: Structure, properties, progresses and perspectives by Dongsheng Zhou, Chunling Zheng, Yanghuan Zhang, Hanfeng Sun, Peng Sheng, Xin Zhang, Jun Li, Shihai Guo, Dongliang Zhao

“…The intrinsic mechanisms between microstructure morphology, phase structure, phase composition, and hydrogen storage properties of alloys with different RE-Mg-based systems were elucidated. …”
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Characterization of temporary and permanent 3D-printed crown and bridge resins by Roope Salonen, Sufyan Garoushi, Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila

“… Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical, surface, and optical properties of two 3D-printed crown and bridge resins (CROWNTEC and Temp PRINT). …”
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A Review of Reliability Assessment and Lifetime Prediction Methods for Electrical Machine Insulation Under Thermal Aging by Jian Zhang, Jiajin Wang, Hongbo Li, Qin Zhang, Xiangning He, Cui Meng, Xiaoyan Huang, Youtong Fang, Jianwei Wu

“…Thermal aging not only leads to the degradation of macroscopic properties such as dielectric strength and breakdown voltage but also causes progressive changes in the microstructure, making the correlation between aging stress and aging indicators fundamental for lifetime evaluation and prediction. …”
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Thermoelectric characteristics of Co3(BO3)2 and NaF-substituted Bi2Sr2Co2Oy prepared via a sol-gel route by Nikoloz Margiani, Vakhtang Zhghamadze, Giorgi Mumladze, Iamze Kvartskhava, Giorgi Kakhniashvili, Natia Margiani, Georgi Badalyan

“…In this work, reference, Co _3 (BO _3 ) _2 and NaF-substituted, as well as Co _3 (BO _3 ) _2 /NaF co-substituted Bi _2 Sr _2 Co _2 O _y ceramics were prepared using the sol–gel method. We examined the microstructure and evaluated the power factor ( PF ) and figure of merit ( ZT ) through measurements of electrical resistivity ( ρ ), Seebeck coefficient ( S ), and thermal conductivity ( k ). …”
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A mesoscale phase-field model of intergranular liquid lithium corrosion of ferritic/martensitic steels by Alexandre Lhoest, Sasa Kovacevic, Duc Nguyen-Manh, Joven Lim, Emilio Martínez-Pañeda, Mark R. Wenman

“…A sensitivity analysis, varying near-surface grain density, grain size, and chromium depletion thickness, highlights the microstructural influence in the corrosion process. Moreover, the significance of saturation is considered and evaluated. …”
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BMP9 attenuates microgravity-related disuse osteoporosis by modulating TGFβ and BMP signaling by Haoyang Zhao, Mengfan Yang, Yujiao Liu, Xiaolin Tu, Gaohai Shao

“…HLU mice showed reduced bone density, microstructural integrity, and dysregulated signaling (increased p-Smad2/3, decreased p-Smad1/5/8). …”
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Rapid Assessment of the Fatigue Limit Using an Iterative Algorithm Applied to Intrinsic Dissipation by Luca Santoro, Raffaella Sesana, Francesca Maria Curà

“…The results demonstrate good agreement between predicted and experimental fatigue limits, particularly in additively manufactured materials with complex microstructures. This method offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for evaluating the fatigue performance of materials produced via additive manufacturing. …”
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Experimental study of urea-catalyzed microbial solution-based curing of fissured loess soil by Chaofan Pan, Chen Zhang, Tuo Ji

“…Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), as a green solidification method, is widely used in soil remediation. Microstructural changes in crack-free loess after solidification were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, and the optimal grouting scheme of microbial solution catalyzed by urea was determined. …”
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Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy-based polymer matrix composites through hybrid reinforcement with carbon, glass and steel by Surendernath Purna, Rao Pothamsetty Kasi V., Satish Kumar Manduva Venkata

“…The results demonstrate that hybrid composites exhibit improved microstructural integrity, reduced voids, and enhanced interfacial bonding compared to individual fiber-reinforced composites. …”
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Preclinical Validation of MIN-T: A Novel Controlled-Released Formulation for the Adjunctive Local Application of Minocycline in Periodontitis by Małgorzata Benedyk-Machaczka, Piotr Mydel, Karsten Mäder, Marta Kaminska, Nadine Taudte, Marcel Naumann, Martin Kleinschmidt, Sandra Sarembe, Andreas Kiesow, Sigrun Eick, Mirko Buchholz

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Crystallographic texture of hot rolled uranium-molybdenum alloys by Guilherme Fernandes Nielsen, Nathanael Wagner Sales Morais, Nelson Batista de Lima

“…The crystalline phases and the texture were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The as-cast and processed alloys microstructures were characterized by optical and electronic microscopies. …”
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